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So, is does this mean for a charity they take 30% also? For example, here's United Way for Chester County (wherever that is)[0]:

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/united-way-of-chester-county/i...

They have a donate button (last image on right). Does Apple take 30% of all that is donated? If so, I find that to be repulsive.

[0] I picked Unite Way because they're a large org, not because of any other reason.

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Not sure about Apple, but I know Google has special treatments for formally registered 501(c)(3) orgs and they are allowed to seek donation directly without going through Google Play's commission.

Update: Apple Pay appears to have similar policies [0].

[0] https://developer.apple.com/apple-pay/nonprofits/

Same for Signal? They have a donate button in android app.

Signal is actually registered as a non-profit (which means accounting for where the money is going as well), so iOS version is perfectly fine to have "Donate to Signal" link opening in Safari.

What if the non-profit is located outside of the US (and is considered a non-profit in its local jurisdiction)? Do they need to apply for a 501(c)(3), that is if they even can?

"proof of registration with the relevant country's regulatory bodies and authorities" also counts. You can read that HN discussion about donations in FOSS apps in my original comment, link [0].

Lol does that mean Ikea can sell on iOS without fees?

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